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On June 4, speak out for nature and democracy

On June 4, NUPGE is joining with faith groups, trade unions, associations, businesses, First Nations, environment groups, human rights groups, pro democracy groups and seniors, across the country, to say: Silence is Not an Option.

Ottawa (01 June 2012) - The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) will be joining thousands of Canadians to oppose the Conservative budget in a mass online protest on Monday, June 4.

As Members of Parliament (MPs) consider a budget bill that will vastly transform our environmental protections in the absence of transparent public discussion, NUPGE is joining with faith groups, trade unions, associations, businesses, First Nations, environment groups, human rights groups, pro democracy groups and seniors, across the country, to say: Silence is Not an Option.

On Monday, June 4, the NUPGE website will go black, sending a single, unified message to decision-makers: Protect our Canadian values. Our land, water, and climate. Our communities. Our human rights and democracy.

Visit BlackOutSpeakOut to join the campaign and to access tools to make your voice heard.

Speak Out on twitter, facebook, and through your networks.

Email or call your MP.

You can follow #blackoutspeakout during the day for updates and to join the conversation.

In this historic Canadian moment, your voice has never been more important.

More information: 

BlackOutSpeakout